GREAT BRITAIN. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Mercia. Penny, ND (852-874). Burgred. PCGS AU-55.
S-941; N-426. Topless Lunettes type (BMC D). Ciallaf, moneyer. Weight: 1.31 gms. Obverse: + BVRGRED REX, diademed and draped bust right; Reverse: F MON ETA in topless lunettes above and below + CIALLA. Incredibly impressive and yielding a great portrait of the king, this hammered issue offers elegant toning and great overall metal quality, as well as tremendous pedigrees since its discovery in 1882.
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From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Ex: R. P. Mack Collection. Ex: P. W. P. Carlyon-Britton Collection. Ex: 1882 London Waterloo Bridge Find (IBCH 256).
Estimate: $1500.00- $3000.00
Price realized | 2'800 USD |
Starting price | 900 USD |